General Cargo Ship TINA Detained in Mersin

The general cargo/multipurpose vessel TINA (IMO 1084596) has been detained at the port of Mersin following a Port State Control inspection conducted under the Mediterranean MOU on 07 Jan 2026. Inspectors recorded a total of 26 deficiencies, of which 13 were assessed as detainable, prompting authorities to hold the vessel pending corrective action. The TINA, flagged in Togo, has a gross tonnage of 3,499. The vessel is managed under the ISM Code by Ariaz World Wide Shipping Corp. Port State Control inspections are carried out to verify that foreign-flagged ships calling at member ports comply with international safety, environmental and labour standards set out under conventions such as SOLAS, MARPOL and MLC. A high number of detainable deficiencies typically indicates multiple safety or operational shortcomings identified across areas such as fire safety, lifesaving appliances, structural condition, or crew certification, though the specific nature of the deficiencies was not detailed in the inspection record. The vessel will remain under detention at Mersin until the Mediterranean MOU authorities confirm that the identified deficiencies have been rectified and the ship is in a condition to sail safely. No further details on the timeline for release have been disclosed.